CARING AND CONNECTING

Building community is essential to everything we do. From our donor-driven programs to our educational opportunities, we're all about coming together and giving back.

OUR UNIQUE COMMITMENT

The Farm Fund

Our private fund with the Veterinary Care Foundation supports pets of low-income families during times of extreme hardship. Recipients are never asked to pay the money back as this fund relies on donations, not payments.Brook Farm gives 1% of every transaction to the Foundation.

Community Programs

We partner with organizations that help us create opportunities, especially for people and animals who have been denied them in the past or who are otherwise at-risk. We also work with youth-serving organizations in order to inspire future careers in veterinary medicine and instill lifelong lessons about proper animal care.Watch a recent interview about our programs on Community Television.

VETERINARY SUMMER CAMP

Calling all aspiring veterinarians and junior pet lovers! Discover the exciting world of veterinary medicine and earn your junior degree at Veterinary Summer Camp! Children learn about pet care and expand their talents in a fun and safe setting led by our highly spirited and interactive staff. Our students learn to overcome the real-life challenges of working on a case while mastering pet safety skills and having fun.

BFVC PRIDE WEEK / AAHA DAY

Join us every July for Brook Farm Pride Week, where we celebrate our dedicated team and loving community. As members of an AAHA-accredited practice, our staff are champions for excellent care. This event boasts live music, games, a photo booth, raffles and prizes, an old-fashioned BBQ, and much more!

RABIES CLINIC & FUNDRAISER

Get your pet's free vaccine at the Putnam County Rabies Clinic, then stop by our Farm-to-Table Bake Sale to support the Farm Fund! All donations provide financial assistance to animals in need, particularly those abandoned or considered to be in critical condition, and that are owned by families with financial need.

PHOTOS WITH SANTA PAWS

Celebrate the spirit of the holidays with Brook Farm! Have your pet's free photo taken with Santa Paws as you enjoy homemade treats made by the Kanouse Family. Donations go to the Veterinary Care Foundation to support animals in need. Don't miss this popular event!

SERVICE OF REMEMBRANCE

They say that our passed pets wait for us at the rainbow bridge; they wait for us to meet them there to continue on an everlasting journey. Join us each December as we remember those who are waiting for us at that rainbow bridge. We will let them know they aren’t forgotten and that we will see them again someday by lighting candles and sharing stories in their honor.

4H JUNIOR VET PROGRAM

The 4-H Junior Vet Series is an exciting seven week workshop with an opportunity to shadow local veterinarians and explore STEM careers in Veterinary Science. Youth learn about a variety of different animals in this hands-on enrichment program.

LIBRARY & CLASSROOM VISITS

Dr. Kanouse and his Golden Retriever, Nettles, a registered Service Dog, regularly visit local libraries and classrooms to teach youth about animal health. He'll also bring along a storybook, some x-rays, or a special piece of equipment to give each participant an enriching, hands-on experience.

RECYCLING PROGRAM

We accept any bottle, glass, or can with a bottle deposit. Just drop them off in a clear plastic bag and we'll ensure that they get recycled. The bottle deposit that we collect will be donated to the Veterinary Care Foundation. So far, we've raised over $1500 and recycled over 30,000 bottles.

PET GRIEF RESOURCES

Plant a seed in your pet's honor at our Memorial Park, located on our beautiful Hudson Valley campus. You can also join us online to share memories of your pet with others and light an electronic candle in their memory.

ONLINE COURSES

We provide free online courses to the community that discuss essential components of animal health. From diabetes management to proper nutrition, our online courses will make you a certified expert.

Supporting Our First Responders

Brook Farm is committed to serving those who serve our community and country. Families of first responders and military personnel receive two complimentary examinations, one bath and nail trim, and 5% cash-back on every visit each year. Valid ID is required.

Strategic Partnerships

We partner with organizations that help us create opportunities, especially for people and animals who have been denied them in the past or who are otherwise at-risk. We also work with youth-serving organizations in order to inspire future careers in veterinary medicine and instill lifelong lessons about proper animal care.

PUTNAM COUNTY 4H PROGRAM

The 4-H Junior Vet series is an exciting seven week workshop with an opportunity to shadow local veterinarians and explore STEM careers in Veterinary Science. Youth learn about a variety of different animals in this hands-on enrichment program.

INTERNSHIP / EXTERNSHIP PROGRAM

Our clinical internship program provides future technicians and veterinarians the opportunity to learn critical skills as they begin their career in veterinary medicine. Our Hospital Director is also a guest lecturer at the State University of New York at Delhi.

LOW-COST SPAY & NEUTER PARTNERSHIP

Our participation in low-cost spay/neuter programs with Friends of Animals and the Animal Welfare League provide community members with the opportunity to fight pet overpopulation without incurring high expenses.

PUTNAM HUMANE SOCIETY

We are one of several select hospitals to partner with the Putnam Humane Society. We provide care to shelter pets and help facilitate their adoption by ensuring optimum health and wellness.

Organizations We Support

We are proud to support nonprofit social service and animal welfare organizations that work on behalf of the common good. These organizations receive in-kind (goods, discounts, volunteer time) or cash donations in recognition of their important work.